My grandkids and I had a great time, we did not feel rushed and they walked at a good pace i do not…read moreget to do much outdoors activities due to a bad knee but this was something I could do. The price was one of the best ones I could find when calling around and the tour guides were amazing they were knowledgeable and told great stories they answered questions and my grandson had a lot I would definitely recommend this is something we will be doing again

TOTV is truly a wonderful event that raises funds for a great cause. Although it may not be one of…read morethe largest causes known to the public eye, they raise funds for Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation. Thought it was important to keep the first paragraph to expand what this event is all about. Now I'm it's fifth year they brought it back to the Witte Museum this year. It was an amazing event and very well execute! Not only can you enjoy a plethora of wine but they have beer and liquor. Tons of restaurants sampling food and the music on the grounds was great! For $60 you get to enjoy 4 hours of all inclusive fun. You might have missed this year but put it on your radar.

This was an awesome event for a very worthy cause. The event was a fundraiser for Amniotic Fluid…read moreEmbolism Foundation. I enjoyed myself so very much. I loved everything about the evening. The location, Lambermont Castle, provided the perfect setting. The event featured tastings of a very nice variety of Texas Hill wines, tasty craft beers and cocktails, and tasty bits from 17 local restaurants. There was also a band live, casino fun and a silent auction. One vendor was showing off some games you can have brought to your party. I got my butt kicked in bowling but it was so much fun. The event was so well run and organized and for a worthwhile organization. I hope next year the event is in this venue too.

Yanaguana Mission Heritage Tour is hosted by the American Indians in Texas of Spanish Colonial…read moreMissions. You may find more info about AITSCM at these links: Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/american-indians-in-texas-at-the-spanish-colonial-missions-san-antonio Facebook https://www.facebook.com/americanindiansintexas/ Website https://aitscm.org This is the information that was sent to me prior to my tour on Sat 17 Mar: Our tour will begin prompty at 9:30 - 9:45 am, so plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before, for check-in. Meet at Mission San Jose (6701 E. Pyron Dr. 78214) main parking lot. A light paced walking tour tour will be done at each visited site. Water bottles, sunscreen and close toed shoes are recommended. Snacks & refreshments are permitted on the bus. Tour is set to conclude at 2pm when the bus returns the travel party to their pick up spot at Mission San Jose. I will finish my review after the tour... Official event of #SA300

Like the food nerd that I am, I researched all 32 participating chefs weeks before the event. I…read moreconcentrated on their culinary training, foods they like to eat themselves, & heritage even. This was my Superbowl! I needed to know stats to build a game plan. I made notes and drew out plans of attack. I went over it many times with my eating assistant (aka my husband) and felt confident that we would be able to hit up every station, take great photos, try all the amazing food, & chat with the chefs. November 3rd... Game Day - Meatopia was finally here. I was pumped! We arrived at 11:58am. Easily found parking off Grayson. Crossed the street to the event area and was immediately accosted by the wonderful aromas of grilled and roasted meats....aahhhh...happy dance! Butterflied carcasses, organ meats, musicians, the media, foodies, chefs & assistant chefs galore...water stations, beer stations, food stations... it was a lot to take in at once. I started to take pictures of where we entered - by the big yellow Pearl can. My "assistant" was supposed to trail after me and help take notes, carry my bags etc. Next thing I know, he's in my frame and was heading towards the food like a hypnotized man. He was grabbing lamb chops, quail, ribs, chicken feet and was devouring everything like the Tasmanian Devil. Dude...we had a plan!!! So I spent the next few hours sampling like crazy without having a clue as to what I was eating exactly. My husband would dash off, grab something & dash back to me with several offerings. "Honey, which station did these come from?" I'd ask. "Don't remember," he'd reply in between greedy bites and satisfied sighs. Oy vey! Each portion was very generous. Some beautifully garnished. All tasting pretty darn good! Overall, I don't remember any clunkers. There were some standouts for me such as the lambs chops by HEB, sigsig by Chef Paul Qui, the breast, shoulders, knees, and toes of chicken by Chef Ford Fry, grilled lamb ribs by Chef Ned Elliot, the chicken by Chef Jeff Balfour and the bacon (yes, BACON!) brownie by Chef Laura Sawicki. I shared each plate with my husband. But there was one dish that I had to go back for more of and that was the Trifongo by Chef Nelson Millan. I want that recipe! The event was a home run in terms of food, entertainment, and layout. The lines moved quickly and we never felt squashed. However, the entry points and staff could use some tweaking and extra training. We were eating our way through Meatopia for almost half an hour before we realized we didn't have wristbands like everyone else. Doh...we totally forgot to check-in and no one called us out on it! In addition, we'd ask people in gray Meatopia Tshirts where XYZ was located and many would not know. Great 1st run overall. PLEASE COME BACK TO SAN ANTONIO, MEATOPIA!!!!! I have a game plan! Need to find a better assistant though :\

A carnivore's carnival! A meaty adventure! A protein spectacular!…read more Here's how it works: You buy a ticket, and you never get your wallet out again! It's a block party in Pearl Brewery, so even though there were close to 3,000 people in attendance, it was never shoulder to shoulder and the lines moved swiftly. Parking was, well, parking. They did their best to keep it organized and as uncomplicated as possible. Suffice it to say that the bang for your buck is pretty freaking remarkable at this event. $75 (they were even selling $50 tickets at times) for all you can eat and drink, and these chefs weren't skimping on the portions. My friends and I were wishing we hadn't eaten anything that day in preparation. These aren't measly bite-sized samples, but rather full on appetizer-sized servings per person. Adam Perry Lang's slider, as simple as it sounds, was barbecue comfort food at its finest. Those homemade spicy pickles kicked it up a notch. The lamb neck gyro from The Whole Beast was like melt in your mouth lamb barbacoa. And, of course, our local SA chefs represented our fine city wholeheartedly! Stuffed veal breast from Andrew Weissman, lamb heart anticuchos from The Monterey, Porchetta from Jason Dady, whole hog gumbo from Steve McHugh. Our guys are truly special, and I believe it's because of people like them that Meatopia chose San Antonio as it's Texas location. It's a pretty big honor! What I would change: I know better than most how things work when you have a beer sponsor situation and that when it's free, beggars can't be choosers, but I would have rather paid to drink better beer than Corona or Michelob Ultra. There were so many amazing chefs serving elevated meat dishes that better beer would've just rounded out the entire experience. Again, even if I had to buy it at the bar.

29 Sep 2023 The new…read moreCivic Park addition certainly can accommodate more people than Travis Park. With this though, I felt the event was less intimate. If you hadn't gotten there early for a spot near the stage, at least you could see the bands on the large screen mounted at the back of the stage. I didn't think there were as many vendors as before. There were some food vendors, but the arts and crafts people were sparse. Several organizations had set up booths. I didn't price the beer. It's been $10 in years past, which made us not stay long and run across the street from Travis Park to Cowabungas for a $2 domestic. Ha, ha. Running across the street now will bring more of the same expensive beer. We bought an ice tea and a lemonade from a Nicaraguan booth. $8 each, but the glasses were large, so not such a bad deal. The sound was very good. Even from our faraway spot, we could hear clearly the music and when the entertainers were speaking.

It turned out to be a lovely evening with a nice breeze. SA Parks has added another piece of…read moreHemisphere Park and I love it. The new park was a great venue for Jazz Alive! My husband and I hadnt been in years...and we were not disappointed. Great crowd and great performers! There was some food and drinks for sale which we enjoyed. All in all, it was a nice opening of a new green space in SA. Looking forward to come again in the future!

Update: December 2024…read moreVisiting again for Christmas and of course I had to book a tour for the family living here and the friends visiting from out of the country. We had a lot of fun, with people of different ages (even my mom had a good time). Lots of interesting, little known local stories. Chris is so nice and fun. Definitely recommend. ---------- May 2024 Super fun and informative. Chris knows a whole lot of history, fun places, scary stories, local art, you name it. Looking forward to our Christmas season tour now!

Night of a Thousand Stars is a yearly event dedicated to volunteers from all over San Antonio…read more It's a wonderful way to thank them for everything they do. I've attended each year for the past five years representing support for Ft. Sam Houston and our volunteer workforce on post. There's cocktails about an hour before everything starts which is a great way to network and meet who's who in different industries. The volunteers walk in for the opening and prayer is done right before dinner. Usually the MC is a local personality from either news or radio and the awards range from nonprofit, corporate, military, Unsung Heroes, families, individuals and the Mayor's Youth Award. The food is great and the event is spectacular.

Our tour with Scott and Janet was the absolute highlight of my week! They were incredibly…read moreenthusiastic and brought the history of Texas's first historic district to life with such charm. It was a breath of fresh air to step away from the crowded River Walk and into the peaceful, tree-lined streets of the King William District. Between the stunning architecture and the deep dive into the 'soul' of San Antonio's culinary scene, this was a truly wonderful, immersive experience. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic experience from a fun and knowledgeable team!

My mom is difficult to get gifts for, so I purchased a dinner tour at The Pearl for just us two! we…read morehad so much fun with Janet and Scott!! They are both so knowledgeable in their own respective fields, Janet a food scientist and Scott a history buff! They ordered all the dishes and we all ate together family style at a few different places. My mom had such a memorable experience thanks to this business! highly recommend!